This month, I built AI agents, I moved, I fasted, and I hiked. In this podcast, I share the stories that I experienced and the insights I found.

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My website: eliasschlie.com

Quick Stats 📊⏱️ Total focused work: 288 hours and 46 minutes🗓️ That’s an average of 9 hours and 57 minutes every single day — weekends included!
💾 Full breakdown publicly available here: eliasschlie.com

What I spent my time on 🧠

• 🚀 Deep dive into AI agents and language model tooling (esp. langchain + agents)

• 🧪 Built a custom MCP server to connect LLMs with Obsidian for persistent memory scaffolding

• 🧭 Personal reflection on direction, meaning, and intrinsic values (inspired by valuism)

• 💬 Developing systems for better conversations and group dynamics

• 📚 Listening to high-signal content during breaks to stay immersed in key problems

Main Achievements 🏆

✅ Built and shipped my own MCP server — clean, simple, and powerful

✅ Reached a new level of clarity on what I value and why it matters

✅ Used fasting as a powerful tool to reset and return to deep focus

✅ Refined my approach to learning through better break design and structured reflection

✅ Pushed physical + mental boundaries with a 50h fast + night hike — reminder of agency over mind and body